Functional trail marking system for the dark

Abstract

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a system for designing an ornamental path that includes at least one photoluminescent object along a predetermined path, the at least one photoluminescent object made from a mixture of resin and photoluminescent powder, and the at least one photoluminescent object operably coupled to a support structure. The photoluminescent object may, for example, include a coupling region. The coupling region may, for example, operably couple the photoluminescent object to the support structure. The support structure may advantageously enable the photoluminescent object to be placed along a path. Various embodiments may advantageously enable the system for designing an ornamental path to design and illuminate an ornamental path for a long period of time. The period may, for example, last from sunset to sunrise.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for designing an ornamental path comprising:
 a plurality of photoluminescent path markers extending along a predetermined path, the path marker comprising:
 at least one photoluminescent object made from a mixture of resin and photoluminescent powder, wherein the photoluminescent object is configured to emit light in the dark; 
 a coupling region on the photoluminescent object; and 
 at least one stake structure extending along a longitudinal direction comprising a corresponding stake coupling region at a top end of the stake structure configured to receive at least one photoluminescent object; and, 
 at least one corresponding hanging structure comprising a hanger comprising a corresponding coupling region operably coupled to the coupling region. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one hanging structure comprises a photoluminescent rope system comprising:
 a rope with two or more photoluminescent objects comprising holes to receive the rope;   and,   a series of sets of adjacent knots situated between adjacent sides of the rope extending along the path for the two or more threaded photoluminescent objects.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes a person. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes a mushroom. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes a bulb. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes a fruit. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes a shell. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes a statue. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the photoluminescent object includes an animal. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the mixture of resin and photoluminescent powder comprises 20%-33% photoluminescent powder and 80%-67% resin. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the predetermined path extends along a trail. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one photoluminescent object is removably coupled to the at least one stake structure. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one photoluminescent object is removably coupled to at least one corresponding hanging structure. 
     
     
         14 . A system for designing an ornamental path comprising:
 a plurality of photoluminescent path markers extending along a predetermined path, the path marker comprising:
 at least one photoluminescent object made from a mixture of resin and photoluminescent powder, wherein the photoluminescent object is configured to emit light in the dark from sunset till sunrise; 
 a coupling region on the photoluminescent object; 
 at least one stake structure extending along a longitudinal direction comprising a corresponding stake coupling region at a top end of the stake structure configured to receive at least one photoluminescent object; and, 
 at least one corresponding hanging structure comprising a hanger corresponding coupling region operably coupled to the coupling region. 
   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein at least one hanging structure comprises a photoluminescent rope system comprising:
 a rope with two or more photoluminescent objects comprising holes to receive the rope; and,   a series of sets of adjacent knots situated between adjacent sides of the rope extending along the path for the two or more threaded photoluminescent objects   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the mixture of resin and photoluminescent powder comprises 20%-33% photoluminescent powder and 80%-67% resin. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the photoluminescent object is removably coupled to the at least one stake structure. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein at least one photoluminescent object is removably coupled to at least one corresponding hanging structure 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the predetermined path extends along a trail. 
     
     
         20 . A method for designing an ornamental path, comprising:
 determining path parameters, including foliage type, weather conditions, and season;   determining mold parameters based on the path parameters, including color, resin percentage, photoluminescent powder percentage, and object type;   mixing photoluminescent powder and resin into a mold according to the determined parameters;   allowing the mixture to cure for a predetermined period;   securing the cured photoluminescent object to a stake, hanger, or rope along the predetermined path; and,   placing the stake into the ground or suspending the hanger from a structure, such that the photoluminescent object is positioned to illuminate the path.